Isaac Cuenca’s contract stand-off with Barcelona alerts Arsenal and United

Arsenal and Manchester United have been alerted to the contract wrangle that could see Barcelona winger Isaac Cuenca quit the Nou Camp.

Dispute: Cuenca in contract row (Picture: EPA)

The 20-year-old has recently broken into the Catalanâs first-team squad, and has notched two goals in the eight appearances heâs made this season.

Now the Gunners and United are paying close to the attackerâs contract negotiations, which are reportedly being held up over wages.

Cuenca is currently tied to Barca until 2012, and the Spanish giants are believed to have offered him a two-year extension as a reward for his good form.

But Cuenca is thought to want a significant pay rise, which could jeopardise his future with the league champions.

Arsenal are likely to be in the market for a new winger in January, with Gervinho leaving for the African Cup of Nations and Andrei Arshavin struggling for form, and may view the lively Cuenca as an ideal addition.